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Local History Topics Two
This page is the first set of miscellaneous local history topics. See also the Miscellaneous Topics Home Page Charabancs This picture is from an old postcard and shows horse-drawn charabancs having arrived in Widecombe presumably from Bovey Tracey. Interesting to think of the journey up from Bovey via Haytor (and down Widecombe Hill) being pulled…
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Charlotte Larpent’s Enduring Legacy
A full colour book of 100 pages with 21 illustrations Written by Roger Claxton Most people locally are familiar with Charlotte Larpent’s significant contributions to Leusdon Parish, including the building and endowment of Leusdon School and Leusdon Church. As well as describing the background to these achievements, this book explores Charlotte’s earlier life in Kent…
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Medieval Documents of Widecombe Church
Revisiting Some Medieval Documents of Widecombe Church A booklet of 32 pages plus cover with 11 illustrations in full colour Written by Roger Claxton Shedding light on Widecombe Church’s early history All sales proceeds are donated to Widecombe Church £5.00 (plus postage) Local collection is available to avoid postage ❃ A rector being chased for…
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North Hall Update 2008
The speaker at the WHG meeting was Peter Rennells one of our members and he has been researching the history of The Site of The North Hall Manor House for the past ten years. This is an insight into his findings so far. The North Hall Investigations by Peter Rennells. When looking at an ordnance…
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North Hall Dowsing
In order to help explain the “North Hall Mystery” (or at least, shed some more light on it) a dowse of the North Hall Sites was arranged. On a visit to the sites on 13th September 2000, the results of the dowse were discussed with members of the History Group. This is the report of this…
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North Hall
The story of North Hall is a complex one and warrants a section all of its own. The following is a transcript of the talk given by Peter Rennells to the November 1999 History Group meeting. Please also see Stop Press. and: North Hall – presentation by Peter Rennells on his research to date (November 1999)!…
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Hutholes
Hutholes is an abandoned medieval settlement in Widecombe parish (probably 12th or 13th century). It was made available for viewing to the public by Hermon French and his wife, Winnie. This is a general view of the site: Hermon’s early life cutting grass around the site (on his family’s land) led to his recognising it…
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The Widecombe Tithe Map
PLEASE CLICK ON PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW. A copy of the Widecombe Tithe Map is stored in the Church House. This is an original copy (if that is not a contradiction!) marked ‘No 2’ and made in 1845. It measures approximately 12 feet by 13 feet in size. The scale is believed to be…
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Dunstone
Dunstone is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Widecombe Village, about half a mile south of the village centre. It was originally a Saxon settlement. Dunstone is mentioned in the Domesday book, when the manor was handed over to Ralph de Pomeroy. (Please see Devon Domesday Book.) At this time it was known as DUNESTANETUNA. We…
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Widecombe Church Bells History
A talk was given by Rev Preb John Scott on the history of the Widecombe Church Bells on Thursday 8th June 2000. Please also have a look at some pictures. Rev Derek Newport introduced John Scott, Exeter Diocesan Bell Advisor, to the gathering in the church where all six bells were on display at the…